Converting 15.246 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 15.246 to a fraction
Result
15.246 =
7623
500
Mixed number:
15
123
500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 15.246 has 3 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 103 = 1000 to eliminate the decimal point.
15.246 × 1000 = 15246
Step 3: Write as a fraction
15.246 =
15246
1000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 15246 and 1000.
GCD(15246, 1000) = 2
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
15246
1000
=
15246 ÷ 2
1000 ÷ 2
=
7623
500
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